WA1 3BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA1 3BA

WA1 3BA, Warrington has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.76 per 1,000 population. This WA1 3BA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA1 postcode area, which has experienced 285 crimes and a crime rate of 12.25 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA1 3BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA1 3BA, encompassing approximately 3423 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WA1 3BA area, explore the WA1 3BA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WA1 3BA Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Beresford Street with total crimes: 4
  • Buckton Street with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

WA1 3BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.76-28.57%
Other theft52.9266.67%
Public order51.4666.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.4633.33%
Other crime21.170.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.8927.27%
Public order34.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.880.00%
Other theft30.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88100.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.30-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.210.00%
Bicycle theft20.88100.00%
Other theft20.58-50.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Public order10.58-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.3536.36%
Public order54.38400.00%
Other theft41.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1750.00%
Possession of weapons20.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.59-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson43.210.00%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58100.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-50.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.72-22.22%
Bicycle theft24.09100.00%
Other theft20.58-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.5950.00%
Other theft35.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.50300.00%
Other theft31.17200.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.1320.00%
Vehicle crime23.500.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.26-23.08%
Vehicle crime22.92-33.33%
Public order10.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.5985.71%
Vehicle crime33.80200.00%
Burglary30.88200.00%
Other theft30.88200.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Drugs10.29-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.130.00%
Drugs42.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.170.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202414
June 202411
May 202415
April 202411
March 202414
February 202418
January 202412
December 202312
November 202310
October 202313
September 20237

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA1 3BA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Beresford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Buckton Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Marsh Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Elmwood Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Wood Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. College Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Fife Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Hume Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Granville Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Robson Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Spinners Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mote Hill Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Weavers Fold
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Glazebrook Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Salisbury Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Katherines Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1